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Industry & Market Research Guide

This Bentley Library research guide was created to provide a starting point for researching industries and markets.

Top Picks: Industry Surveys & Market Research Reports

These are the best library resources for retrieving industry surveys and market research reports for most industries. However, databases are often selective in which industries they choose to cover - the industry you are researching may not appear in every one of the databases listed here.
  • Search Tip: There are many different search options available on the main landing page. No matter which search path you follow, we recommend that you start with those reports classified as Country Reports and Briefings, then look at related statistics, opinion pieces, datagraphics, etc. Try these different search paths:
    • In the top navigation bar, click on [Industries] to select an industry. Look for the [Latest Reports] section and click on View All.  Use the filters on the left side of the page to start by selecting a geography. Browse the results and use additional filters as needed.
    • Use the [Explore Categories] option to browse the category tree using a drill-down menu and then choose a geography. On the results page, click on the Analysis tab to view reports. 
    • Use the search box to keyword search the full database for data and analysis.
  • Search Tip for industry surveys: There are 2 ways to search:
    • Click on [Industries] in the top menu bar. and use the drop-down box select your industry
      --OR-- 
    • Enter a company's name in the search box, then select [Industry Survey] from the left navigation menu.
  • Search Tip for researching sub-industries:
    • Click the [Markets] tab in the top menu bar. Then, on the far right side of your screen, click on [Refine Industries].
    • In the pop-up box drill-down and check your selected sub-industry, then click [Submit].
    • Use the left hand column for different sets of data on that sub-industry such as key stats & ratios, company level comparisons/financial operating metrics, news, etc.
  • Search Tip #1 - Start with MarketLine Reports: Click on the [Industry Reports] tile on the landing page. Choose [Industry Reports by Provider] and select MarketLine. To limit your results, use the All Filters button to choose subjects or a geography, or use the Advanced Search screen to add keywords.
  • Search Tip #2 - Explore other Industry Reports: Click on the [Industry Reports] tile on the landing page. Choose to browse reports by Country, Sector, Provider or Region. To limit your results, use the All Filters button to choose appropriate filters or use the Advanced Search to add keywords.
  • Search tip: On the D&B Hoover's landing page, hover over SEARCH & BUILD A LIST, then select RESEARCH & REPORTS. Browse the list of D&B Hoovers Industries to add industries to your search. Explore the industry and market research reports retrieved.

Specialized Industry Sources

Additional Souurces

  • Search Tip: Get industry reports/overviews:
    • Option 1: Type a company name or ticker symbol into the search box and choose a company from the list of suggestions to retrieve a company profile. Scroll to the "Industry" section to see which industries the company operates in. Click on a NAICS code to retrieve the industry profile. Scroll to the "Industry Reports" section of the industry profile and explore the available reports.
    • Option 2: Type a NAICS code into the search box and choose an industry from the list of suggestions to retrieve an industry profile. Scroll to the "Industry Reports" section of the industry profile and explore the available reports.
    • Option 3: Click "Browse" in the navigation bar, then select "Industries". Choose an industry from the list to retrieve the industry profile. Scroll to the "Industry Reports" section of the industry profile and explore the available reports.